Dr. Jordin Kare returned to The Space Show for this special program. We began the interview discussion with some updates from Dr. Kare regarding laser launch possibilities. One of the major areas that Dr. Kare talked about was the use of many smaller lasers joined together rather than one huge laser as it is believed that this will lower laser costs and add to the plausibility of using laser systems. One listener asked Dr. Kare to explain the difference between lasers being discussed on the show and those used in a doctors office.

Dr. Thomas Van Flandern was the guest for this Space Show program. We began the interview by discussing gravity and how Dr. Van Flandern understands gravity as compared to tradition physics and science. We also looked at how gravity can be manipulated to serve the interests of obtaining lower space access and transportation costs. Dr. Van Flandern brought us up to date on gravity modification efforts, how gravity modification might take place and how far along with it we are right now. In the course of talking to Dr.

Anthony Duignan-Cabrera was the guest for this Space Show program. The interview began with my asking Mr. Duignan-Cabrera about space press/media coverage with the mainstream press and networks given his experience with ABC News, Good Morning America and more, plus his space.com experience. No surprises in his answer but you will certainly want to hear it and take note of his perspective.

Shubber Ali returned to The Space Show for this special two hour program. The interview began by asking Shubber questions about the space industry in Australia, in America, and elsewhere in the world. In the context of this discussion, we also talked about the launch industry, especially in America, but we did discuss demand around the world and the entrepreneurial business in the United States. Shubber also told listeners why he does not like the term "space industry" and this developed into a brief analysis of the space industry, space tourism, marketing studies, and more.

Robert (Bob) Richards was the guest for this Space Show program. We began the interview talking with Bob about his having founded the Space Generation Foundation, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS), and the International Space University (ISU). We discussed his interest and focus on education for everyone but especially for younger people and getting them to realize fulfillment of their dreams, including their space dreams.

John Barber returned to The Space Show for this program to update us on MagLev systems and to share with listeners his concept for a MagLev sled that might be a commercially developed project. Almost from the start of this program, questions came in from listeners concerning MagLev, including a circular system designed to accelerate 70,000 pound projectiles to space. Mr. Barber fielded all of the questions about this subject, including those by Richard who has proposed such a MagLev system at the recent Mars Society Conference. Mr.

Jim Lewis, Managing Director of Deep Space Communications Network (DSCN), was the guest for this special morning Space Show program. Mr. Lewis explained the concept behind DSCN and how any of us can use the product to send a message to deep space. This is an exciting space business right here on the ground that any of us can access and the fee is reasonable. Mr.

Chris Luginbuhl, an astronomer with the U.S. Naval Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona and expert on Dark Skies, was the guest for this Space Show program. Dark Skies or the use of star friendly lighting was the main theme and discussion subject for this program. We discussed the need for star friendly lighting, why people other than astronomers should care about it, and how to go about working for Dark Sky policies in city building codes. Mr.

John Spencer, architect and designer specializing in space tourism, returned to this edition of The Space Show. We began the interview by discussing how the space tourism industry has changed from the mid-90's to the current time. In the context of this discussion, Mr. Spencer explained space tourism, its evolution, orbital versus suboribtal, the time frame for achieving space tourism and how uniting the field is, noting that space in general, especially space tourism has the potential for bringing people together, not separating them.

Joe Latrell, CEO of Beyond-Earth Enterprises, returned to The Space Show for this program. Mr. Latrell not only provided us with an update for his company, Beyond-Earth Enterprises, but he responded to questions about the private space industry, NASA, the space shuttle, the VSE, space advocacy, and much more. Mr. Latrell also talked about the Beyond-Earth presence at the coming XPRIZE Cup program in October 2005 in New Mexico, the use of various launch sites from Frederick, Oklahoma to the Southwest Regional Spaceport as soon as it is opened for business. Mr.